About the school
Tathra Public School is a well-established institution located in the idyllic Far South Coast of NSW, having opened its doors in 1912. Catering to the communities of Tathra, Kalaru, and Bournda, the school features modern facilities including spacious classrooms, a large open-plan library, and multipurpose rooms designed for both cooking and learning. The school's outdoor areas are expansive, featuring a full-sized tennis court, basketball courts, and large playing fields, alongside a covered outdoor learning area and a vast adventure playground that overlooks the South Pacific Ocean.
The school is dedicated to fostering quality learning experiences for students in all key learning areas. By emphasising its core values of respect, responsibility, and fairness, Tathra Public School supports a comprehensive curriculum that spans the performing arts, technology, environmental education, and Aboriginal culture, including local Yuin language instruction. Wellbeing and discipline at the school are enhanced through active student participation in governance and peer support systems.
Tathra Public School strives to create an inclusive environment where all students feel safe and valued. It also focuses on tailored learning approaches to meet individual needs, ensuring that every child receives the support necessary for successful education. Whether through academic pursuits or extracurricular activities, the school encourages student engagement and personal growth, while fostering robust community connections.
Mission
At Tathra Public School, we are committed to creating an inclusive learning community where every child is known, valued, and challenged.
Location & Catchment Area
- Tathra Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bournda Environmental Education Centre 8.0 km
- B Tanja Public School 10.3 km
- C Bega High School 13.9 km
- D Bega Valley Public School 14.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 171 (68 girls, 103 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 171
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1048 (percentile 67)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 19% / 28% / 27% / 26%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 74
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 19 |
| Year 1 | 26 |
| Year 2 | 23 |
| Year 3 | 31 |
| Year 4 | 23 |
| Year 5 | 30 |
| Year 6 | 19 |
| Total | 171 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 171 | 68 | 103 | - | 1048 | 10.6 |
| 2024 | 183 | 74 | 109 | 89.1 | 1030 | 13 |
| 2023 | 180 | 73 | 107 | 90.2 | 1032 | 13 |
| 2022 | 180 | 71 | 109 | 85.9 | 1030 | 13.1 |
| 2021 | 197 | 80 | 117 | 91.3 | 1029 | 12.7 |
| 2020 | 208 | 91 | 117 | - | 1025 | 12.7 |
| 2019 | 206 | 95 | 111 | 92.3 | 1028 | 12.7 |
| 2018 | 229 | 109 | 120 | 92.7 | 1041 | 12.7 |
| 2017 | 213 | 111 | 102 | 94.5 | 1033 | 12.4 |
| 2016 | 201 | 107 | 94 | 93.4 | 1020 | 12.4 |
| 2015 | 190 | 104 | 86 | 94.4 | 1026 | 10.8 |
| 2014 | 180 | 100 | 80 | 95 | 1040 | 10.7 |
| 2013 | 167 | 88 | 79 | 94.2 | 1054 | 9.7 |
| 2012 | 163 | 80 | 83 | 93.9 | 1036 | 9.5 |
| 2011 | 174 | 85 | 89 | 92.1 | 1035 | 9.8 |
| 2010 | 169 | 78 | 91 | - | 1031 | 9.5 |
| 2009 | 175 | 84 | 91 | - | 1065 | 9.8 |
| 2008 | 176 | 73 | 103 | - | 1065 | 9.5 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.